WASHINGTON, October 16, 2013--World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim today issued the following statement on the agreement to raise the U.S. debt ceiling:"This is good news for developing countries... Show More + and the world's poor. The global economy dodged a potential catastrophe. Going forward, we hope policymakers in all countries continue to focus on crafting and implementing policies that promote economic growth and boost jobs and opportunity for all.” Show Less -